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[Tyrone Slothrop]

Originally Posted by sebastian_dangerfield

But now Schiff is trying to hide the WB, like the world doesn’t know the name already. Schiff should instead be acknowledging the ID and trying to counter the narrative being built about the WB.

If this thing looks too much like a hit job coordinated by Schiff, that’s even further reason for Rs to vote for acquittal. Schiff owns his WB. Time to defend that WB.

You spend too much time watching FOX, or something.

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally Posted by Tyrone Slothrop

You spend too much time watching FOX, or something.

That came from Real Clear Politics.

ETA: No, Realclearinvestigations.com. Under section, “Trump, Russia and the Beltway.”

[Tyrone Slothrop]

Originally Posted by sebastian_dangerfield

That came from Real Clear Politics.

ETA: No, Realclearinvestigations.com. Under section, “Trump, Russia and the Beltway.”

"or something"

If Schiff responded to those reports in a way that validates them, he outs the whistleblower. They don't know who it is, and he does.

There is no upside for Schiff to talk about the whistleblower's identity. Republicans are doing it as an excuse to talk about something other than what the Administration did.

Not sure why you so credulously repeat conservative talking points.

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally Posted by Tyrone Slothrop

"or something"

If Schiff responded to those reports in a way that validates them, he outs the whistleblower. They don't know who it is, and he does.

There is no upside for Schiff to talk about the whistleblower's identity. Republicans are doing it as an excuse to talk about something other than what the Administration did.

Not sure why you so credulously repeat conservative talking points.

Now RCP is right wing tripe? What isn’t in your world?

There’s huge upside, because if RCP and everyone else driving the narrative are correct about the WB, they’re “owning the space.” Schiff’s going to come out with testimony on the heels of a national “jury pool” already half or more biased against him.

From a PR perspective, this WB can and is being spun as a D operative. People don’t buy anonymous sources. Schiff needs to counter that.

This isn’t a conservative talking point. This is a simple assessment of strategy.

And you need to stop using that cheap comment. I think you think it works. It’s actually boring. If you want to take cheap shots, do something that interests me.

[Tyrone Slothrop]

Originally Posted by sebastian_dangerfield

Now RCP is right wing tripe?

Dude, RCP is an aggregator. I have clicked through to see who they are aggregating here, but I will wager it's a right-wing source, since mainstream media so far is not rushing to unmask the whistleblower.

eta: Paul Sperry. Give me a f*cking break.

And I responding about "the narrative." The "narrative" is about the President's conduct. No one that I've seen has identified anything that the whistleblower got anything wrong. Anyone talking about the whistleblower as if it matters to anything is trying to change the subject.

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally Posted by Tyrone Slothrop

Dude, RCP is an aggregator. I have clicked through to see who they are aggregating here, but I will wager it's a right-wing source, since mainstream media so far is not rushing to unmask the whistleblower.

And I responding about "the narrative." The "narrative" is about the President's conduct. No one that I've seen has identified anything that the whistleblower got anything wrong. Anyone talking about the whistleblower as if it matters to anything is trying to change the subject.

The story is written by a guy named Sperry. Not aggregated. In-house content.

[Tyrone Slothrop]

Originally Posted by sebastian_dangerfield

The story is written by a guy named Sperry. Not aggregated. In-house content.

This Paul Sperry. What is wrong with you?

[Adder]

Originally Posted by sebastian_dangerfield

There’s huge upside, because if RCP and everyone else driving the narrative are correct about the WB, they’re “owning the space.” Schiff’s going to come out with testimony on the heels of a national “jury pool” already half or more biased against him.

The whistleblower is no longer a key witness. Even leaving aside that Schiff is legally and morally obligated to protect their identity, talking about him doesn't help the Dems or impeachment in any way.

From a PR perspective, this WB can and is being spun as a D operative. People don’t buy anonymous sources. Schiff needs to counter that.

Why? You've already bought into the distraction.

[sebastian_dangerfield]

Originally Posted by Adder

The whistleblower is no longer a key witness.

Why? You've already bought into the distraction.

1. Only if you accept the D framing. You think the Senate will do that?

2. I’m talking about the WB. I’m not buying anything. The people who’ll do the buying or not buying are senators and the voters who would ostensibly pressure them.

[Adder]

Originally Posted by sebastian_dangerfield

1. Only if you accept the D framing. You think the Senate will do that?

How do you figure? The whistleblower reported having heard, second hand, about the things he blew the whistle on. Since then, people will first hand knowledge have testified, under oath, to what he reported. He is no longer a key witness.

2. I’m talking about the WB.

Yes, you're allowing yourself to be distracted by the right wing's strategy of talking about the whistleblower like his ID matters.

[Tyrone Slothrop]

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